{"id":19954,"date":"2022-06-20T19:00:43","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T13:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/?p=19954"},"modified":"2025-07-04T14:46:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:16:39","slug":"cherry-puff-pastry-tart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/cherry-puff-pastry-tart\/","title":{"rendered":"Cherry Puff Pastry Tarts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These bakery-style cherry puff pastry tarts<\/strong> are elegant, rustic, and a breeze to make. With each delicious creamy bite, you get a mouthful of jammy summer cherries tucked inside rich, buttery, flaky layers of pastry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This recipe is a shortcut to a cherry Danish pastry! We use store-bought puff pastry, simple cream cheese filling, and cherry compote that comes together in minutes. Such an easy way to create a bakery-worthy treat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Got some puff pastry on hand? Try my delicious strawberry puff pastry tart<\/a>, apple puff pastry tart<\/a>, and this decadent chocolate puff pastry braid<\/a>! And don't miss these easy puff pastry apple donuts<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n

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Why You'll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2728These cream cheese cherry tarts look so fancy, but they are incredibly simple to make, with store-bought pastry doing all the heavy lifting! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728This is a deliciously creamy, luscious dessert packed with a mouthful of cherries in lighter-than-air, flaky, buttery pastry layers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728Easy make-ahead cherry pastry dessert! Prep all the components a day ahead, assemble and bake the next day. Perfect for stress-free entertaining or weekend baking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728These easy cherry tarts are wonderful for brunch, an evening snack, or a dessert- perfect for guests, easy enough for a weekday treat!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Puff pastry:<\/strong> Making desserts with puff pastry is a breeze! And store-bought pastry makes life so much easier. But by all means, use homemade pastry dough if you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cream cheese:<\/strong> Use full-fat cream cheese for the best flavor and texture. You can also use homemade cream cheese <\/a>here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar:<\/strong> For sweetening the cream cheese filling and the cherry compote. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cherries<\/strong>: Since we are making a cherry compote for the filling, you can easily use fresh cherries or frozen ones. You can even try a homemade strawberry chia jam<\/a>, cherry jam<\/a>, or an easy strawberry filling like I did for my strawberry turnovers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see the recipe card for full information about the ingredients and quantities.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How To Make Cherry Puff Pastry Tarts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make the cherry compote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step 1<\/strong>: Make the cherry compote. Cook pitted cherries in water with some sugar and vanilla extract for 15 to 20 minutes on low heat till the water evaporates and the fruit is soft and cooked through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Splash a teaspoon of lemon juice on the thickened compote and turn off the heat. Let the compote cool. As an option, you can add rum, whiskey, or brandy to it<\/em>. I didn\u2019t. If you do, let the compote cool a bit before you whisk the booze in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make the cream cheese filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step 3<\/strong>: While the compote cools completely, combine softened cream cheese with icing sugar and lemon juice. If you love that bright lemony flavor, include lemon zest too. Place the mixture in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assemble the puff pastry cherry tarts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Roll out the puff pastry into a 10 by 14-inch rectangle or a 14-inch by 14-inch square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5:<\/strong> Divide the rolled dough into 8 equal pieces and fold over the corners (about half an inch). You may need to wet the pastry slightly with water and press it down to make the folds stick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 6:<\/strong> Spoon the cream cheese mixture right in the center of the cherry tart. Depending upon the size of your puff pastry, one and a half to 2 tablespoons should be enough. Don\u2019t spread it.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 7<\/strong>: Place a spoonful of the cherry compote right in the middle of the cream cheese. It\u2019s perfectly all right if the juices run wild. A cherry danish with puff pastry is meant to look rustic. Repeat the steps for all the other tarts. Carefully brush the half-inch border of the pastry with egg wash. Sprinkle sugar and then, with a fork, press the edges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 8:<\/strong> Bake until the pastry is crisp and golden. Allow the cream cheese cherry tarts to cool for 10-15 minutes and enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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